Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 16, 2011

Of course, just as we're solving the text problem, more and more content is moving to richer, more visual forms like graphics, simulations and flash! This is becoming crucially important as the problem of delivering access to text is increasingly solved by the move to ebook publishing and solutions like our Bookshare library.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

Ditch the flash. ReadWriteWeb put up an interesting post on optimising your website for tablets, which will also become increasingly relevant as the market for these increases. Their tips? Test your site on a tablet. Simplify the Layout. Check your form fields. Make the user interface app-like.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

This might be more of a technical point, but if there is something that takes forever to load on your page (flash movie or some JavaScript function for instance) your rankings will drop. I recommend Google Analytics as it’s free and quite comprehensive. Ensure your page loads quickly.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

So flash forward to seven years later, I’ve worked full time at nonprofits and consulted part time with nonprofits, and I’ve raised a lot of money. I tried some courses at the Foundation Center, and looked at some books, but couldn’t really get into anything I read. Why do these fundraising books have to be so BORING?”

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TechImpact

JANUARY 16, 2014

They were born into a world saturated with technology, flashing lights and sounds, and commercials aiming for the “shock factor.” Today’s youth potentially have the shortest attention spans in the history of the world. However, it is no fault of their own.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 19, 2014

A few flashes of the former dog showed as she eagerly sniffed a tree or two at the beginning of the walk, but eventually settled into a slow routine. As she slowly went around the block, limping and stumbling over cracks in the sidewalk, I began to realize that this might be the last time I get to take her on a walk around the block.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 19, 2010

I've also had trouble getting Adobe Flash to install. Currently I can view Flash videos in FireFox but not in Internet Explorer. While I like the Windows 7 interface, I'm finding that lots of software that claims to work with Windows 7 won't install or, or installs but won't run. So far the list includes ZoneAlarm's firewall and Avast!

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Association TV

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

If your website is the restaurant, your microcopy should be your flashing neon bathroom sign (Not literally of course). Clarification on actions (Are you sure? This action will open a new window, this action will open our app).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Campaign] Example Tweet: WATCH: Flash mob takes off shirts, stops traffic in Hong Kong [link] || #350ppm. If your organization is using Twitter to promote an event or campaign, make sure your decide on a #hashtag and consistently use it while your are promoting the event and/or campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Flash forward four and a half years. And almost all executives were resisting letting go of control and embracing the new concept of empowering supporters and donors to be content creators and fundraisers for their nonprofits online. Executives have come a long way in understanding the Social Web.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

True Flash Floods. In the meantime, we will keep the systems running that we are so honored to provide to the American Red Cross, United Way Worldwide, FEMA, and many 2-1-1 call centers. We build Community Operating Systems, and we understand community all the better when we need each other the most.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 13, 2023

Although organizations spend months preparing for it, year-end can pass by in a flash—and it’s important to be ready for what comes next. Connect to a deep bench of partner expertise. Key takeaways.

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Judi Sohn

AUGUST 1, 2010

I had her bring it over to me, and sure enough, click "iTunes" and it flashes for a second and switches over to App Store, using the same animated motion as I see on my iOS 4 iPhone when you use fast app switching. I shut down the iPad completely and restarted.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MARCH 6, 2024

Just like that, February is over in a flash. Between the Super Bowl, the NBA All-Star 2024, and New York Fashion Week, this month was jam-packed with events that presented many opportunities for sponsorship activations. With so much cool stuff happening, you won’t miss spring and summer festival season. Let’s take a look at what […]

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DonorPerfect

JANUARY 27, 2022

Sometimes towards us, but more often it spins away, flirting and flashing as it goes: so long, honey, it was good while it lasted, wasn’t it?” ? Contributed by Pamela Grow “Life turns on a dime. Stephen King In 2020, a tsunami in the form of a global pandemic hit us all. Far too many Read More ».

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Judi Sohn

DECEMBER 11, 2010

Flash video is fine, but Vimeo doesn't accept Flash video. Finally, I remembered that Box.net , where we have a business account, not only has the ability to stream video uploads and embed on sites for streaming playback, they only take Flash video files. Wish I understood codecs better. Don't even ask. What to do?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

From “How to Become the Most Interesting Person in the Room” to “Connecting Membership Dollars to Outcomes,” an afternoon of 12 additional flash presentations left us with a goodie bag brimming with ideas to apply to our work. You need to constantly update your personal GPS to the current coordinates.”. Watching, Listening, Learning.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 5, 2010

My main complaint at this point is the lack of Flash. The current version of Palm's WebOS supports Flash and I watched a YouTube video of an Adobe tech demonstrating Flash on a Palm, but it hasn't been released yet. I also installed the Music Player (Remix). It has more features and I prefer the interface. Apps & Tweaks.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 28, 2010

I also couldn't get Adobe Flash to install. Navigate to C:WindowsSystem32 Macromed Flash. I solved that by following the instructions for solving Error # 0 problems at [link] Now I have a second program ( Microsoft Installer Cleanup utility) to forcibly uninstall uncooperative software. exe from Adobe. Right-click FlashUtil10d.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 29, 2010

The lack of Flash is a problem no matter how Apple spins it. Mom doesn't know or care that it's Flash that's making her favorite websites do what they do. Apple is being stubborn when it comes to their desire to kill Flash, and they've done this before. Otherwise paper will always be "good enough" for the masses.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 29, 2010

The lack of Flash is a problem no matter how Apple spins it. Mom doesn't know or care that it's Flash that's making her favorite websites do what they do. Apple is being stubborn when it comes to their desire to kill Flash, and they've done this before. Not all websites work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

And many small, grassroots nonprofits may look at big beautiful flash web sites and giving campaigns knowing that they probably won't have corporate sponsorship at that levels. Whenever I get this question, I wonder myself. Is social media appropriate or relevant for smaller resource strapped organizations? What do you have to lose?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 11, 2008

What makes it usable Newer applications are using AJAX and Flash, to give the kinds of functionalities we’ve come to expect with desktop applications – so it’s just like having a desktop application with our data – except it’s “in the cloud&# not on our desk.

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NTEN

JANUARY 11, 2012

You could embed a simple Google map on your website or you could invest in a Flash-based mapping tool. Online maps can demonstrate the breadth of large movements or highlight grassroots work at a very local level. In ancient times (5-6 years ago), there were two main ways to visualize data with online maps.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Flash and HTML5 act in a similar manner and are also subject to the same legislation. The website has fulfilled its obligations to let you know about the cookie policy. It’s common practice for websites to use cookies to store information in people’s web browsers. Some websites contain hundreds of cookies. What Should I Do?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 29, 2016

Imagine: A breaking news story flashes on your refrigerator screen with an option to finger scan an urgent donation to a community in need. 1) Household Appliances. 2) Automobiles. Imagine: Listening to your local public media during a pledge drive and signing up to become a monthly sustainer through voice recognition while driving.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 24, 2007

The flash at each page turn was initially bothersome, but quickly faded from notice. I bought my Kindle on the first day of availability, and received it the day before Thanksgiving (2007). By the end of Thanksgiving, I finished reading my first book, Stardust. It's comfortable to hold and to read.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

Low and behold, just after passing the apex of the bridge, the display flashed and our range went dark. Soon, the car started all sorts of warnings that we were running out of energy. No chance missing that we were reaching the twilight zone of our range! How much safety margin had the Leaf engineers built in?

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 2, 2009

I know there are plug-ins I can install that will disable flash and scripting, but I’ve found those to penalize my surfing experience on other sites that know how to respect their visitors. You have our money already, just let me make a payment or see a point chart without being serenaded. Somehow, they’re not listening to me.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Says Sue, “Beyond tagging and shout outs on Twitter, we organized Pittsburgh’s first ever #blogmob (play on flash mob) , inviting local foodie bloggers to come out to the Food Bank for a tour, a chance to observe a food distribution, and general discussion. Sue has also collaborated on social media activities with the food bank.

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NTEN

AUGUST 15, 2012

Websites are loaded with eye candy these days — from slick user interfaces to interactive maps to cool photo slideshows — all achieved without Flash, just HTML, CSS and Javascript. And these technologies are free, open and can be utilized in essentially every current web-browsing device.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Others found success by creating self-contained, time-limited campaigns earlier in the month — a flash match, 72-hour member drive, or another way to create a deadline in mid-December, reducing reliance on a big 12/31. For many, that meant shifting the email cadence, adding more and more urgent messages on 12/28 and 12/29.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2013

You''ll have to excuse the washed out photo; we didn''t think to check it and take one with flash. (I She''ll continue to lead program pieces for the conference including working with and supporting all of the NTC speakers, pre-conference workshops, and plenaries. Look at those smiling faces!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Before I even set up this quick flash poll , I received an email from a colleague who had already compared and benchmarked their page with peer organizations using ”PATP” – dividing the total People Talking About number by the total of Facebook likes.

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 19, 2009

Other products mentioned by participants in the discussion: John Elbare recommended: Wink -– Free program for creating flash movies out of screen shots: [link]. Can also provide continuous monitoring: [link]. ZoneAlarm — PC firewall software: [link].

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 5, 2008

But what if it’s not a public video (perhaps you want to provide video for your members only, for instance) or you want to stream live, or use a different format than flash? There are a number of services you can pay for. StreamGuys and Limelight Networks are two examples of companies that can provide that sort of service for you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2011

It refers to a corporation’s responsibility to shoulder the impact they have on the economy. He describes the use of a “flash mob&# going to a shareholder’s meeting and demanding a claw-back for ill-gotten bonuses. Fiscal Responsibility: In the book, this term is not used an accounting term.

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